orthopedic disorders in the elderly

Etiology: Periarticular disorders in the elderly 1) rotator cuff tendonitis (calcific tendonitis) 2) frozen shoulder 3) epicondylitis 4) medial epicondylitis 5) olecranon bursitis 6) ulnar nerve entrapment 7) DeQuervain's tenosynovitis 8) trigger finger/thumb 9) trochanteric bursitis 10) knee pain 11) pes anserine bursitis 12) Achilles tendonitis 13) plantar fasciitis Fractures in the elderly (also see osteoporosis) 1) hip fracture 2) vertebral compression fracture 3) minimal trauma fracture

Related

age-associated changes in the skeletal system osteoarthritis (OA)

General

orthopedic disorder geriatric disorder; disease of old age; geriatric syndrome

References

Clyman, B. In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001